Planning appeal decision
61 Colne Drive, Romford, Essex, RM3 9LA
Planning appeal 3327177 at 61 Colne Drive, Romford, Essex, RM3 9LA (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 February 2024 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area.
Extension at the back of the house and porch at the front of the house
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- RM3 9LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and area
- the living conditions for the neighbouring occupiers of No 63 Colne Drive, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The excessive depth and height of the rear extension failed to accord with design guidance and local plan policies, harming both the character and appearance of the host building and area, and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016 – 2031Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016 – 2031
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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